Holding steady.
Popularity of Latacha since 1969
Babies named Latacha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 148 |
| 1980s | 14 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Latacha is a modern American invention that emerged in the late 1960s, first recorded in 1969. It achieved its peak popularity in 1975, though it never entered the top 1,000 names. Throughout its history, the name has remained stable in usage, with occasional births recorded in recent years including 2025. While its exact etymology is unknown, it follows a pattern of names prefixed with La- that were creatively coined during that era. Latacha is distinct from more common variants like Latasha and Latoya, but shares their stylistic flair.
Latacha appears to be a modern coined name, possibly formed from the popular La- prefix (as in Latoya, Latasha) combined with a fashionable sound. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1969 and saw modest use during the 1970s, peaking in 1975. Its exact derivation is not documented in standard reference works.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lati, Tacha, Cha-Cha
Sibling names for Latacha
Names that share Latacha's style, for a brother or sister.
